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The Best Episodes of The Problem with Jon Stewart Season 1

Every episode of The Problem with Jon Stewart Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Problem with Jon Stewart Season 1!

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It's easy to feel overwhelmed by the world's problems. It's harder to pinpoint the systems responsible for creating them. In this series, Jon Stewart brings together people impacted by different parts of a problem to

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Problem with Jon Stewart Season 1 Episode 1 - War
    7.7/10(314 votes)

    #1 - War

    S1:E1

    Supporting the troops is one thing Americans seem to agree on—but why are so many veterans struggling to receive the care they need?

    Director:Paul Pennolino
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Problem with Jon Stewart Season 1 Episode 2 - Freedom
    7.6/10(248 votes)

    #2 - Freedom

    S1:E2

    Americans love freedom. But what price are they willing to pay for it—and what can be learned from other countries that are fighting to be free?

    Director:Paul Pennolino
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Problem with Jon Stewart Season 1 Episode 3 - The Economy
    7.9/10(179 votes)

    #3 - The Economy

    S1:E3

    Many politicians praise working-class Americans. But why is so little done to actually help them succeed?

    Director:Paul Pennolino
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Problem with Jon Stewart Season 1 Episode 4 - Guns
    7.5/10(183 votes)

    #4 - Guns

    S1:E4

    Shootings in America are an epidemic. Many agree that bad guys shouldn't have gun access, but how do we decide who the bad guys are?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Problem with Jon Stewart Season 1 Episode 5 - The Stock Market
    7.7/10(183 votes)

    #5 - The Stock Market

    S1:E5

    The rise of e-brokers was meant to democratize the stock market—yet inequality in the market has actually worsened. How can it be fixed?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Problem with Jon Stewart Season 1 Episode 6 - Climate Change
    6.9/10(161 votes)

    #6 - Climate Change

    S1:E6

    We're being told the planet is headed towards catastrophe if we don't fix climate change. What will it take for everyone to change their behavior?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Problem with Jon Stewart Season 1 Episode 7 - Media
    7.5/10(137 votes)

    #7 - Media

    S1:E7

    Cable news positions itself as a safeguard of freedom and democracy—but is that undermined by ratings-driven ploys to keep people watching?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Problem with Jon Stewart Season 1 Episode 8 - Racism
    5.2/10(312 votes)

    #8 - Racism

    S1:E8

    No matter how sincerely some white people want to educate themselves and take action against racism, white comfort seems to block progress.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"War" is the best rated episode of "The Problem with Jon Stewart" season 1. It scored 7.7/10 based on 314 votes. Directed by Paul Pennolino and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/30/2021. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Freedom".